The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted a landmark political declaration aimed at tackling non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and promoting…
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The Ekiti State Government has praised Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) for its efforts in promoting healthy diets…
Health experts from International SOS have raised concerns about the rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at workplaces across Africa.
In a significant move to combat rising cases of diet-related illnesses, the Federal Government has adopted Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) to help Nigerians make healthier food choices and reduce the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
“The initiative will screen 500,000 residents aged 18 and above across all three senatorial zones in Kaduna State for diabetes and hypertension, providing free screening and services. The screenings will be conducted in two phases and will cover urban and rural areas, emphasizing underserved communities to ensure equal access to healthcare,” the state Commissioner of Health, Umma Ahmed said.
The Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum (NHCF) has announced the inauguration of “Project 10Million.” The project is a nationwide health campaign designed to raise awareness and reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly hypertension and diabetes.
The Nigeria Hypertension Society has expressed concern about the rising cost of medicines for the treatment of hypertension, saying this…
Stakeholders have advocated strongly the need for emergency attention to tackle the burden of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Africa.
Stakeholders on Wednesday, in Abuja, drew attention to the need to integrate Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and HIV/AIDS as diseases that should no longer be treated in siloes.